Such a Pretty Face - full length

by Sage Martin

Holly is fat. Gabe is not. Despite Gabe's adamance that her weight doesn't bother him, Holly's best friends Dan and Renee are skeptical.

In between the action of the story, a trio of women (à la plus-size greek chorus) propels the narrative via monologues, slam poetry, and physical storytelling.

This mold-breaking comedy/spoken word story dissects the realities of "dating while fat" and looks at body image...

Holly is fat. Gabe is not. Despite Gabe's adamance that her weight doesn't bother him, Holly's best friends Dan and Renee are skeptical.

In between the action of the story, a trio of women (à la plus-size greek chorus) propels the narrative via monologues, slam poetry, and physical storytelling.

This mold-breaking comedy/spoken word story dissects the realities of "dating while fat" and looks at body image, relationships, and identity. In a world that wants women to downsize in just about every way, Such A Pretty Face is the fat anthem we have all been weighting for.

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Such a Pretty Face - full length

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  • Cheryl Bear: Such a Pretty Face - full length by Sage Martin
    “

    This play is incredible! There's so much truth, beauty and pain in this piece. It's incredibly moving and deeply important, a gorgeous statement on loving yourself and chasing your dreams wherever they may lead you. Fantastic!

    This play is incredible! There's so much truth, beauty and pain in this piece. It's incredibly moving and deeply important, a gorgeous statement on loving yourself and chasing your dreams wherever they may lead you. Fantastic!

    ”
  • Christopher Kidder-Mostrom: Such a Pretty Face - full length by Sage Martin
    “

    A good script with solid dialogue that is elevated to another level with the inclusion of periodic monologues that have a special kind of poetry, making what is true in the script even more present and real. Martin has a clear talent for capturing the rhythm of everyday speech. The characters are vividly alive and their joy, and their pain, is visceral in its impact. I've read the play twice now, and there is so much depth in the quick-paced scenes that I really can't wait to see it staged.

    A good script with solid dialogue that is elevated to another level with the inclusion of periodic monologues that have a special kind of poetry, making what is true in the script even more present and real. Martin has a clear talent for capturing the rhythm of everyday speech. The characters are vividly alive and their joy, and their pain, is visceral in its impact. I've read the play twice now, and there is so much depth in the quick-paced scenes that I really can't wait to see it staged.

    ”
  • Jordan Kilgore: Such a Pretty Face - full length by Sage Martin
    “

    Such a Pretty Face is a body positive manifesto that never falters in its sense of optimism in the face of adversity. Sharp, funny dialogue and brilliantly lively slam poetry, along with a protagonist who feels undeniably relatable, are among the things that make this piece soar. Really great roles and material for plus-size actresses. Would recommend giving it a read!

    Such a Pretty Face is a body positive manifesto that never falters in its sense of optimism in the face of adversity. Sharp, funny dialogue and brilliantly lively slam poetry, along with a protagonist who feels undeniably relatable, are among the things that make this piece soar. Really great roles and material for plus-size actresses. Would recommend giving it a read!

    ”
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The monologues can be split between Holly and Renee but a cast of 7 is ideal.

Development History

  • Workshop, and staged reading at Theatre Schmeater in Seattle, WA, 2017